1960 – The U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned payola. A scandal, investigated by a Congressional committee, involved some of the biggest names in radio, including popular New York DJ Alan Freed. He lost his job at WABC for allegedly accepting gifts and money for playing certain records. There was substantial evidence to prove that the practice was quite widespread.

1965:A big day for the Beatles. They won their first Grammy for Best Group and Best Album (A Hard Day’s Night), and they released “Yesterday,”